Business Canterbury

07/06/2026

JUIST LANDED: The NZ Herald has today featured the launch of our inaugural South Island Election Conference, a new initiative bringing Chambers of Commerce and industry groups from across the region together ahead of the 2026 election.

It’s great to see the initiative gaining attention so South Island business perspectives are part of the national conversation.

Read the full NZ Herald article here: https://bit.ly/4uW3So9
And get your ticket at www.businesscanterbury.co.nz/election

Pleased to bring this event to you with the support of our partners:
Scenic Hotel Group; Winn Williams; Christchurch Airport; Business-South; FBA NZ; Hospitality New Zealand; Infrastructure New Zealand; Marlborough Chamber of Commerce; Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce; Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce; South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce; Southland Business Chamber; Wānaka Business Chamber

Organisers say the conference aims to put the region's priorities on the campaign map.

04/06/2026

A few lovely shots from our audience at the Budget 2026 lunch with Hon Nicola Willis...

03/06/2026

Great to see such a strong turnout for our Budget 2026 briefing lunch today as Canterbury business came together for a discussion on the issues shaping our region’s future.

Thank you to Hon Nicola Willis MP, our members, and everyone who joined the conversation from workforce development and education through to innovation and growth sectors including technology, aerospace and biotech.

This event was supported by Cambridge Partners, Westpac NZ and Tiger Brokers.

Missed this one? Join us at our next event and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our region.

20/05/2026

Newfield Roofing is Canterbury Trusted.

Forty years of reliability, now officially recognised and independently verified.

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17/05/2026

Great to get together with Selwyn District Council and host this event. Can't wait for the next one....

14/05/2026

A lot has changed for businesses since February.

In our last Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey:
📈 76% expected the local economy to strengthen
💼 70% planned to hire
🏗️ 71% intended to invest in their business

Now we want to hear how things are looking for your business today.

Our May Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey is now open and takes around 5 minutes to complete.

Your feedback helps shape the advocacy and support we provide for Canterbury businesses.

🎁 Plus, complete the survey and go in the draw to win a $500 Air New Zealand flight voucher.

Take the survey → https://hubs.li/Q04gx3JF0

08/05/2026

Fuel prices are still putting pressure on both businesses and employees, and we know that can quickly flow through into everyday costs for staff. There’s no single solution, but there are a number of practical, low-lift ways employers can help ease that pressure, from more flexible working arrangements to small changes in travel and rostering.

Even modest adjustments can help make things a bit more manageable. 📊 We’ve summarised some practical options in a simple infographic here: https://bit.ly/4u9bl2D

You can also read more on our HR Insights blog: www.businesscanterbury.co.nz/hr-insights

07/05/2026

Some of our team were excited to get along to the stunning Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium today for the Captains Run and meet some of the Crusaders and the team behind them. Thanks to 2degrees for bringing us along 🏉🏟️👍

04/05/2026

With many new people coming into Canterbury right now, it's important we help people feel connected - from meeting people, to feeling settled, to finding your place. It’s something we’re hearing more and more from both individuals and employers.

If you've got someone new in your team, it’s worth thinking about how their transition is supported. To help, we’re hosting a relaxed session focused to cover just this. No hard sell, just practical insights and conversations and connections.
You can learn more here: 👉https://hubs.li/Q04fdRZ-0

01/05/2026

There’s been a lot to navigate lately, and for many businesses, the challenges haven’t gone away.

What we’re hearing across our network is this:
people are adapting, but still looking for clarity on what comes next.

That’s exactly why we’re hosting our Business Forum – Leading through Global Disruption.

It’s a chance to step back, hear from experts, and connect with others facing similar challenges, across people, supply chains, and financial pressure.

📅 Friday 15 May | 9 -11am

If a conversation like this would be useful right now, we’d love to have you there.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4dfjI6G